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The Fabric Matters: Flame Resistant Specification Considerations

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:25:00 EDT

Don’t Blow It! Hurricane Preparedness Starts with You!

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:05:00 EDT

It’s that time of year again! The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.

New Government Safety Data Initiative Promises Insight into Nation's Public Safety Activities

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:46:00 EDT

The White House Office of Science and Technology has launched Safety.Data.Gov, a new government initiative that aims to provide better access to federal safety data and foster innovative ideas that could impact public safety.

Americans Reveal Their Post-9/11 Public Safety Concerns

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EDT

A decade after 9/11, half of Americans now feel less safe in their day-to-day lives, and 52 percent believe attention to emergency preparedness is no greater now than it was in 2001, according to Federal Signal's 2011 public safety survey.

911 Dispatchers Suffer PTSD Symptoms From Indirect Exposure to Traumatic Events

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:11:00 EDT

A new study by researchers at Northern Illinois University suggests that the on-the-job, indirect exposure to trauma puts 911 dispatchers at risk for developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Repeat OSHA Violations at Dollar Tree Stores Cost Employer Thousands of Dollars

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EDT

It’s going to take the sale of a lot of $1 items from Dollar Tree stores – 121,000 of them, in fact – to pay the company’s bill from OSHA for repeat violations of occupational safety and health regulations related to blocked fire exits and unsafe storage of items at its Trenton, N.J., location.

Report: United States Not Prepared for Fukushima-Like Emergency

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:45:00 EDT

On March 11, 2011, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Japan spelled disaster for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Now, a new report examining the United States' readiness for a similar nuclear crisis asserts that the nation "has not developed the capability to inform and direct emergency personnel and the public in real time during an unfolding severe event."

Are You Prepared?

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EDT

There are a number of resources available to EHS professionals and employers to help plan for emergencies. So why do so many companies ignore this important aspect of risk management?

West Virginia Mine Agency Releases Upper Big Branch Report

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:31:00 EDT

Following a 20-month investigation, the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (WVOMHS&T) issued 253 violations and released a report surrounding the fatal April 5, 2010, explosion at the Upper Big Branch (UBB) Mine.

Putting the "Health" in International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:15:00 EDT

With a theme of "Rules You Can Live By," the 2012 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week, a collaborative effort held June 17-23, sets out to reinforce the connection between health and safety.

Workers and 9/11 Responders Mourn Passing of Dr. Stephen Levin

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:00 EDT

Dr. Stephen Levin, former medical director of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Irving J. Selikoff Occupational and Environmental Medical Center and a long-time advocate for workers, has died of cancer. He was 70 years old.

CSB Provides Update on Safety Progress 5 Years After Little General Propane Explosion

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:29:00 EDT

Five years ago on Jan. 30, a propone explosion at the Little General convenience store in Ghent, W.Va., killed four people and injured six others. To mark the anniversary of this tragic event, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) provided an update on the board's recommendations, which were issued to improve propane technician training and emergency response efforts.

Researchers Develop Natural Disaster Network

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:48:00 EDT

Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed an emergency communications network that will maintain operation during natural disasters and provide critical warnings and geographic information to people affected by the disasters.

Going Online to Track the Flu

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:02:00 EDT

Hospitals may have a new tool at their disposable to better anticipate flu cases in their area. It's simple, it's free, and it's something many Americans use every day. In fact, you might have used it to find this article. Give up? It's Google.

CSB: Dust Control, Housekeeping Failures Led to Fatal Hoeganaes Explosions

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:04:00 EDT

On Jan. 5, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a report on the three deadly fires and explosions that occurred at a Hoeganaes Corp. plant in Gallatin, Tenn., in 2011. The report asserts that the accumulation of fine iron powder in the facility led to the explosions, and that Hoeganaes did not take necessary action to prevent these fatal events. CSB also used its report to highlight the need for an OSHA standard on combustible dust.